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After falling to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night with a 124-121 final score, the Phoenix Suns slid into a 17-59 record for the season. With just six regular season games to go for the Suns, they are not only a lock for the worst record in the Western Conference but have a real chance […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was once again sensational against the Washington Wizards, scoring 50 points to go along with 10 rebounds and four assists. Even though they lost the game 124-121, the 22-year old guard received lots of praise from fans, players, and even his former coach at the University of Kentucky, John Calipari. […]

Devin Booker was feeling those same wavelengths on Wednesday night, with 30 points at halftime against the Washington Wizards after dropping a 59-point gem in a loss to the Utah Jazz. The lane was open, the shot was wet, and no matter who guarded the Phoenix Suns shooting guard, it didn’t bode well for him. […]

Devin Booker knew what he had in the stove for the Washington Wizards, feeling it as early as the second quarter when he told a fan “I’m going for 50” without any hint of hesitation. He had 30 points by halftime: "I'm going for 50."@DevinBook letting us know 👀 pic.twitter.com/0WsKih07nL — ESPN (@espn) March 28, […]

High-scoring Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has re-written the NBA record books. After his 50-point outing in their loss to the Washington Wizards, Booker became the youngest NBA player to record consecutive 50-point games at 22 years and 148 days old . 🔥 @DevinBook 🔥 3/25: 59 PTS vs. UTA3/27: 50 PTS vs. WAS D-Book […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker joins Houston Rockets superstar James Harden as the only active players with back-to-back 50 point games. According to Sports Illustrated, only seven players have recorded back-to-back 50-point games since the NBA-ABA merger. In the list, Harden and Booker are the only active players. Back-to-back 50 point games since the NBA-ABA […]

Fresh off of dropping 59 points against the Utah Jazz, Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns is back to his typical high-scoring ways tonight against the Washington Wizards. In a game that has featured a wild dunk by Washington’s Jeff Green, Booker dropped his second consecutive game in which he scored at least 30 points […]

It doesn’t look like it’s going to happen, but Phoenix Suns shooting guard Jamal Crawford still believes Carmelo Anthony can help a team in the NBA. Anthony has been on the free agent market since February. Melo appeared in 10 games with the Houston Rockets before the franchise decided to part ways with him. Houston […]

Michael Avenatti isn’t going down without a fight. The unabashedly self-aggrandizing lawyer — made famous for representing adult film star Stormy Daniels who has since dropped him in her civil suit against President Trump — was arrested on Monday for allegedly trying to extort $20 million from Nike. A day later, though, Avenatti lived up to […]

Utah Jazz players reportedly weren’t happy Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker checked back in to try for 60 points against them Monday in the final moments of the fourth quarter, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. The Jazz intentionally fouled other players on the Suns so Booker couldn’t get to 60. Booker […]

It was another blowout loss for the struggling Phoenix Suns on Monday night, as they fell to the Utah Jazz, 125-92. If it’s any consolation though, what the Suns can take away from this defeat is how superstar Devin Booker absolutely torched the Jazz for a game-high 59 points. That and this monster jam by […]

Phoenix Suns guard Jimmer Fredette has never actually played for the Utah Jazz, but he did play his collegiate basketball at BYU, which is located in Utah. Known for his ridiculous range from beyond the arc, Fredette became a Utah legend, and to this day, he is still beloved in the state. That was on […]

The Utah Jazz were determined to not become the 2016-17 Boston Celtics of the 2018-19 season, as a string of intentional fouls late in regulation kept Phoenix Suns phenom Devin Booker from reaching the 60-point mark. Despite the loss, Devin Booker dropped 59 PTS on the Jazz and joined Tom Chambers as the only Suns […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker had a vintage performance against the Utah Jazz. Unfortunately, it was to no avail; his team was ultimately blown out. Booker registered 59 points in the Suns’ 125-92 loss to the Jazz. According to Stats by STATS, it is the most points scored in a 20-point loss since George Gervin […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker proved once again that he’s a profoundly prolific scorer — and he’s just 22 years old. In the Suns’ loss to the Utah Jazz, Booker dropped 59 points and became just the fourth player in NBA history with multiple 50-point games before turning 23 years old. The other guys on […]

Jimmer Fredette is back in the NBA, and the sharpshooter is thankful the Phoenix Suns are giving him another chance to live out his dream and play against the best basketball players in the world. Fredette was a college basketball star at BYU and many thought he was going to have a successful career in the […]

It may be hard to remember that Jimmer Fredette was a top 10 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. The former BYU star was one of the earliest Internet sensations of this decade, shooting from all over the floor and seemingly destined to bring his long-range heroics to the NBA. But Fredette struggled to even […]

The Houston Rockets are planning to acquire guard Jawun Evans off waivers once his release from the Phoenix Suns becomes official, per Michael Scotto of The Athletic. The Phoenix Suns will waive two-way player Jawun Evans, league sources told @TheAthleticNBA. The Houston Rockets are expected to make a claim on Evans after he's waived. — […]

The Phoenix Suns will be without two key contributors on the perimeter on Saturday. The team announced that guard Tyler Johnson and wing Josh Jackson are both unavailable to play against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Per #Suns, Josh Jackson (ankle) and Tyler Johnson (knee) are both out tonight at Sacramento. Both were […]

The Phoenix Suns announced on Friday that small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. underwent surgery on his left thumb and will need four to six weeks to recover. Oubre suffered the injury on March 16 against the New Orleans Pelicans. Suns announce Kelly Oubre to miss 4-6 weeks (rest of season, obv) with sprained left thumb. — […]

The Phoenix Suns have brought Jimmer Fredette back to the NBA. According to Fredette on Instagram, he’s excited to be there. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUYerzBnuJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Fredette was one of the most electric college basketball players of all time. The guard carried BYU in 2011 thanks to his ridiculous range and scoring abilities. He never really captured that magic […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker had his frustration boil over during a 118-98 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, as rookie teammate De’Anthony Melton turned the ball over a second consecutive time by stepping out of bounds. Booker’s reaction was swift and immediate. “Take his a** out,” Booker shouted across the court to Suns […]

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson suffered an ankle injury during Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The former Kansas Jayhawk landed awkwardly after going up for a block attempt. At first, there were some who thought his injury was severe, as he was in obvious pain. That doesn’t seem to be the case, though, […]

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly spoken to Kevin McHale about their general manager job, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. The Suns also have interest in Jim Paxson. In the early stages of the Suns' GM search, Phoenix has spoken to TNT's Kevin McHale (former Wolves GM & coach + former Rockets […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is slate to undergo a minor procedure on his left thumb and will consequently miss the remainder of the season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Oubre’s recovery timeline falls between four-to-six weeks, effectively sidelining him for the team’s last 10 games of the regular season. Upon his recovery, Oubre will […]

NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic recently announced some big news on Twitter involving former lottery pick Jimmer Fredette and the Phoenix Suns. According to Shams, the Suns have agreed on a deal with Fredette for a two-year contract: Guard Jimmer Fredette has agreed to a two-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources […]

The Phoenix Suns will reportedly meet with former NBA shooting guard Jimmer Fredette on Thursday and could sign him for the rest of the season, according to 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station’s John Gambadoro. The Suns currently have an open roster spot. Suns are meeting with former BYU star Jimmer Fredette tomorrow, could sign for […]

Devin Booker’s newfound aggression has translated into the second-most free-throw attempts by a player in March, trailing only Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Phoenix Suns guard has been allowed to go back to his high-scoring ways after Tyler Johnson took over the starting point guard duties, now having put up 20 or more […]

While his debut season has been somewhat overshadowed by what Luka Doncic and Trae Young have been doing for their respective teams, it is undeniable that Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton has proven to be one of the most promising big men in the league today. As a matter of fact, last June’s first overall […]

The Phoenix Suns have shown signs as of late that they are no longer the same pushover they once were. Upset victories over the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks — the two conference leaders — have inspired a team and fanbase that has had little excitement this season. With this recent success comes […]

Phoenix Suns small forward Josh Jackson admits he’s still learning how to play under control and “slow down a little bit” in his second year in the NBA. Jackson believes there are too many times where he’s playing fast and hurting the Suns with his erratic play. “The key for me since January 1st is […]

The Phoenix Suns have the worst record in the Western Conference and could get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Duke star Zion Williamson is expected to be the first pick in the 2019 Draft. Suns small forward Josh Jackson says the high-flyer would “fit right in” with Phoenix if the Suns […]

Phoenix Suns small forward Josh Jackson believes the team’s communication has gotten a lot better throughout the season. While the Suns still have the worst record in the Western Conference, Jackson says guys on the team are having fun again and playing the right way. “The communication part, I feel like it’s something we’re still […]

It has been a season to forget for the 20-52 Chicago Bulls, but the look on Lauri Markkanen’s face implies that he’ll be sure to remember this dunk from teammate Antonio Blakeney during their 116-101 win against the Phoenix Suns: Lauri couldn't believe it 😂 pic.twitter.com/4mCkSxLUM9 — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) March 19, 2019 Near […]

Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez may not have the most versatile offensive repertoire, but one move that he does have down pat is the hook shot, and Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton is jealous. So jealous, in fact, that Ayton wants the move for himself. Following the Bulls’ 116-101 victory over the Suns on […]

The Phoenix Suns will be short-handed for Monday’s contest against the Chicago Bulls, as both Tyler Johnson and Kelly Oubre Jr. have been ruled out, joining Richaun Holmes and T.J. Warren in street clothes. Both Johnson and Oubre had been questionable earlier in the day, and their absence will leave the Suns scrambling. Tyler Johnson […]

New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry might have committed the biggest blunder of the season on Saturday night. With the game knotted at 136 following a game-tying triple by Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson, Gentry called for a timeout. The problem was he didn’t have any left. Following the game, several players from the Suns […]

The New Orleans Pelicans just needed to inbound the ball, make their free throws and they had the game won. But a five-second call gifted the ball to the Phoenix Suns with 7.7 seconds remaining Saturday. Up three, the Pelicans elected not to foul, and they had to watch as Josh Jackson buried a game-tying […]

On Saturday, the Phoenix Suns defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime by a final score of 138-136. In that game, Devin Booker (to no one’s surprise) had a big scoring day. The superstar dropped 40 points in the win, leading all scorers. The massive day was impressive for multiple reasons, a main one being […]